The win snaps a three-game losing streak for Providence, which came in having dropped four of its previous five games. The Friars (17-9, 7-6 Big East) placed five players in double figures with Kadeem Batts scoring 15 points and LaDontae Henton pumping in 13.

Brandon Young poured in 18 points to lead DePaul (10-16, 2-11) with Sandi Marcius contributing 15 points and six rebounds.